2023 “Best of Medina County” High School Art Show
Award Recipients

The Educational Service Center (ESC) of Medina County is pleased to announce this year’s award winners of the “Best of Medina County” High School Art Show.

Angel Kopnicky, a junior at Buckeye High School, has been awarded Best of Show for her “Angel” painting. She will receive a $300 award from the ESC of Medina County, sponsored by George and Mary Marg Marquis. According to her art instructor, Adam Zbydnowski, “Angel’s painting and conceptual skills have grown exponentially this past year. She paints in oils and explores different styles and techniques to convey different emotions in life-changing events. She is not only a proficient painter but also an accomplished saxophone player and dancer. She participates in the Buckeye High School Marching Band and High School Theater. Angel is planning to pursue a career in art after she graduates.”

Each of the following award winners will receive a gift card from the ESC to a local art supply store.

Ceramics - First Place
Madison Mohos
Highland High School - 11th Grade
Pat Wise, teacher

Ceramics - Honorable Mention
Sarah Espenschied
Highland High School - 12th Grade
Pat Wise, teacher

Digital Art - First Place
Reese Kuhar
Highland High School - 12th Grade
Bonnie Kubilus, teacher

Digital Art - Honorable Mention
Emma Hibler
Cloverleaf High School - 10th Grade
Julie Krueger, teacher

Digital Illustration - First Place

Jenna DeSimone

Buckeye High School - 10^th Grade

Adam Zbydnowski, teacher

Digital Illustration - Honorable Mention

Kaliana Beranek

Highland High School - 12^th Grade

Bonnie Kubilus, teacher

Drawing - First Place

Sarah Kerrigan

Medina High School - 11^th Grade

Lauren Smith, teacher

Drawing - Honorable Mention

Grace Karas

Medina High School - 11^th Grade

Lauren Smith, teacher

Pat Wise, coordinator of the Medina County Art Show, observed, “I enjoyed being a part of this artistic tradition again. It is always a pleasure to see the skill and creativity of our county’s high school students. I hope that all the students celebrate their accomplishments and continue in their creative pursuits. Thank you to Dr. Robert Hlasko and Brenda Zacharias for judging the entries.”

We also wish to thank our sponsors for their generous support, which made many of the awards possible: Dominic’s Pizzeria, Hollo’s PaperCraft, Inc., George and Mary Marg Marquis, VCS Salon and Spa, and Brenda Zacharias.

A goal of this year’s juried art show was to provide recognition to as many students as possible. High school students were eligible to participate, and artwork submitted was to be each student’s very best. This year 67 students from four Medina County school districts entered 89 pieces of artwork.

The Best of Medina County High School Art Show is on display now through May 22 at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Medical Office Building, South (Entrance D). The event is presented by the Educational Service Center of Medina County in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital.